| General Description | A shrub or a small tree, reaching up to 3–5 m tall, with clusters of beautiful white or pinkish white flowers. |
| Shape | Rounded.
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| Propagation | By softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.
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| Cultivation | Sun to part shade. Requires moist, acid soils, benefits from organic mulch. Protect from winds.
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| Pests | Pieris lacebug, a leaf spot and phytophthora root.
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| Habitat | It is found in thickets and open slopes at altitudes of 2000-3300 m. Distributed in NE India (Assam, Manipur, Sikkim), Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Light brown, smooth, peeling off in platelike sections. Branches can be smooth or covered with fine hairs. |
| Leaf Description | Shiny, dark green foliage. In young specimens the foliage is bronze coloured in spring. |
| Flower Description | Small, white and waxy, arranged in clusters at branch tips. |